Change trim
MSRP
- 2dr HB Man PZEV $23,230
- 2dr HB Man $23,230
- 4dr HB Man $23,830
- 4dr HB Man PZEV $23,830
- 2dr HB DSG $24,330
- 2dr HB DSG PZEV $24,330
- 4dr HB DSG $24,930
- 4dr HB DSG PZEV $24,930
2009 Volkswagen GTI specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Ascot Brown
Sand Beige
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Engine Type | Gas Turbocharged I4 |
| Displacement | 2.0L/121 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 200 @ 5100-6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 207 @ 1800-5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 31 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 304.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 25 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 449.50 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.36 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.09 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.47 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.10 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.11 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.93 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 1.64 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.94/3.09 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 4-link |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.28 x 0.98 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.26 x 0.47 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 14.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.6 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.01 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 35.8 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | 225/45HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | 225/45HR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3100 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 94.2 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.3 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.2 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.7 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.5 in |
| Second Leg Room | 35.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 54.6 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 101.5 in |
| Length, Overall | 165.8 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.3 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.4 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.4 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.7 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up | 15.1 ft³ |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down | N/A ft³ |
| Trunk Volume | N/A ft³ |
| Pwr windows -inc: front windows w/driver side 1-touch up/down feature, pinch protection, key-operated open/close feature | Standard |
| Interior dome lamp w/time delay, (2) front reading lamps | Standard |
| Collapsible steering column | Standard |
| 60/40 split/folding rear seat w/height-adjustable head restraints for all seating positions, center armrest w/(2) cup holders, pass-through | Standard |
| Electronic differential lock (EDL) | Standard |
| Independent 4-link rear suspension | Standard |
| Body-color rear spoiler located above hatch | Standard |
| P225/45HR17 all-season high performance tires | Standard |
| Electronic brake-pressure distribution (EBD) | Standard |
| Multi-function trip computer -inc: trip time, trip length, average trip speed, average trip fuel consumption, current fuel consumption, miles to empty, radio station display, personalizing functions, compass | Standard |
| Temporary use spare tire | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Center console -inc: aux pwr outlet, (2) front cup holders | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Premium VII AM/FM stereo w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer/MP3 player -inc: (10) speakers, auxiliary input jack | Standard |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | Standard |
| Sliding visors w/covered illuminated vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Leather shift knob & hand brake | Standard |
| LATCH child restraint system | Standard |
| Dual exhaust tips | Standard |
| Body-color heated pwr mirrors w/integrated turn signals | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Rear heating/air conditioning ducts | Standard |
| Electro-mechanical variable assist pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Remote hatch/fuel door releases | Standard |
| HID xenon headlights | Standard |
| Audible/visible anti-theft vehicle alarm system | Standard |
| Air conditioning w/pollen filter | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescoping steering wheel w/audio controls | Standard |
| Immobilizer theft-deterrent system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system | Standard |
| 17" "Denver" alloy wheels | Standard |
| 8-way manual heated front sport bucket seats w/manual lumbar support | Standard |
| Alloy pedals | Standard |
| Front/rear floor mats | Standard |
| Outside temp gauge | Standard |
| Cloth seat trim | Standard |
| Body-color bumpers | Standard |
| 2.0L DOHC FSI 16-valve turbocharged I4 engine | Standard |
| Body-color door handles | Standard |
| Front/rear sport suspension w/stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| Pwr front vented, rear solid disc brakes w/red calipers | Standard |
| Front halogen projector lens foglights | Standard |
| Clutch starter interlock | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Hydraulic brake assist (HBA) | Standard |
| Buckle switch sensor for passenger airbag suppression | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/front height adjusters, pretensioners, load limiters | Standard |
| Anti-intrusion side-impact door beams | Standard |
| Electronic stabilization program (ESP) w/anti-slip regulation (ASR) | Standard |
| Variable intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washer nozzles | Standard |
| Front center armrest w/storage compartment | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Rear & cargo area aux pwr outlets | Standard |
| Front/rear side curtain protection | Standard |
| Sirius satellite radio | Standard |
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